Plovdiv

Plovdiv is a Bulgarian city. The city derived its name from the Thracian word 'Pulpudeva' or 'Philippolis' which means the city of Philip. It is the administrative center of Plovdiv Province in southern Bulgaria. Plovdiv is known as a Thracian fortified settlement named Eumolpias. The city was renamed by Philip II of Macedon who conquered it in 342 BC. It later became independent under the Thracians and was named Trimontium 'City of Three Hills'. The city is also the largest and most important city of Thrace and has become the second largest city of Bulgaria.

Area & Location: Lies on both banks of the Maritsa in the central part of the Upper Thracian Plain, Plovdiv is located at 42º9' Latitude North and 24º45' Longitude East. The city occupies an area of 510 sq. km with an elevation of 164 m. Around 376,918 people reside in the city, having a density of 907 per sq. km.

Tourist Attractions: Museums and architectures that tell the story of the ancient rulers of the city gains the attention of tourists especially who are interested in history.

Transportation: The three railway stations and three bus stations serve the city. Trolley buses, taxi microbuses and regular buses are the forms of commutation in the city. Plovdiv International airport is the main entrance to the city for the other parts of the world.

Hotels: The city hotels that favor the taste buds of its guests are often preferred by the tourists. Besides this, the comfortable accommodation and exceptional service add to its quality. Hotel Dafi, Hebros Hotel, Hotel Bulgaria, NorD Hotel, Hotel Leipzig, Spa Hotel Dvoretsa, Novotel Plovdiv, Bor Hotel and Avion Hotel are the world-class hotels in the city.

Places of Attraction: Ancient Theatre, Roman Stadium, samples of Bulgarian National Revival architecture, such as the Balabanov House, the Kuyumdzhiev House and the houses of Georgiadi, Nedkovich, Hindian, the Archaeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, the Historical Museum, the Natural Museum, the City Art Gallery, The Panagyurishte Golden Treasure -decorated golden utensils and The old Eastern Orthodox churches are some of the architectural sites that are important and often visited by tourists in the city. The Old Town, Fortress walls and gate, Ancient theatre, Ancient Odeon, Roman forum, Roman aqueduct, Eirene mosaic and Ancient synagogue are the other interesting sights in the city.